How far is Pine City, MN from Bruno, MN?
The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Bruno, MN is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine City and Bruno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Bruno.
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Start on Railroad Street Southeast
65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
126 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street South
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Continue on County Highway 61
1319 ft · 32 sec · County Highway 61
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Turn left onto Henriette Road Northwest
1556 ft · 32 sec · Henriette Road Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
1156 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
12.3 mi · 22 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
76 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Bruno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Pine City and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bruno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Bruno?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Pine City and 19.2 miles from Bruno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pine City and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bruno.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandstone.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Bruno. Straight-line distance: 34.54 mi (55.58 km).
#1 Pine City
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 45.8260700, -92.9685400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bruno
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 179 |
| Coordinates | 46.2791100, -92.6643600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruno (-92.66436, 46.27911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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